BMW 540I 1998
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                              Note:  On some cars, the coeficient of drag has been estimated because not all manufacturers tell that about a car.

                     CAR SPECIFICATIONS
 
                     Engine Displacement:     4398 cc.   
                     Engine Location:        FRONT       
                     Engine Type:           NORMAL       
                     Engine Max Horsepower:    282 bhp   
                                         @:   5700 rpm   
                     Engine Torque:            310 lb-ft 
                                 @:           3900 rpm   
                     Compression Ratio:       10.0 :1    
                     Maximum engine speed:    6100 rpm   
                     Transmission Type:  AUTOMATIC (Still don't know the ratios for the manual.)
                     Number of Gears:            5       
                     Gear Ratio 1st:          3.55 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 2nd:          2.24 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 3rd:          1.54 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 4th:          1.00 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 5th:          0.79 :1    
                     Final drive ratio:       2.81 :1    
                     Driving wheels:          REAR       
                     Car test weight:         4040 lb.   
                     % weight on front wheels:  52 %     
                     Wheelbase:              111.4 in.   
                     Tire section width:       225 mm.   
                     Wheel diameter:            16 in.   
                     Tire profile:              55 %     
                     Coefficient of drag:     0.32       
                     Frontal area:              n/a
                     Overall height:          56.5 in.   
                     Overall width:           70.9 in.   
                     Ground clearance:         5.0 in.